I have not posted anything here in a long while, but I came across something that just baffled me. I was doing some online research on nonprofits who focus on human trafficking and came across this report: "Fact Sheet on State … [Read more...]
Will the Democratic Party Ever Award the President Franklin Roosevelt Award to a woman?
If we Democrats truly believe that women can and should aspire to higher office, then the subtle message being made by the Massachusetts Democratic Party through these awards is exactly the opposite of the example we should be setting. … [Read more...]
Tell Scott Brown Today What Our Will Is
Scott Brown claims he wants to do "the will of the people" So let's help him out by telling him what we, the people and his constituents, want. Contact his office today and tell him you want him to vote for the reconciliation … [Read more...]
Shout out– local laws requiring posting of public records on local website?
Sorry for this completely pedestrian posting, but I know there are BMGers out there who are involved in local government and who might be able to answer this question. Do any of you know of any local bylaw or ordinance or charter … [Read more...]
Please, say it ain’t so Governor Patrick.
My local paper, which is apt to mis-quote people sometimes, is reporting today that Governor Patrick is considering legislation to make it possible for him to appoint someone to a vacant U.S. Senate seat, if one should become vacant. … [Read more...]
How Many DCR Managers Does It Take to Screw in a Lightbulb….
For a number of years, the park officials put on a special Halloween event which, until recently, consisted of rides through the park at night. It was scary and a great way to show off the park. In the past few years, however, … [Read more...]
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 must be enacted.
So Reps. Delahunt and Lynch (hopefully Rep. Tierney has come to his senses) if you still plan to vote no and the bill fails, lets hope that all the economists and financial brainiacs are wrong about the expected financial devastation. … [Read more...]
Wasting taxpayer dollars- or how I came to understand Barbara Anderson’s existence.
A few years back a brand new, very lovely lodge and large garage were built at the Saugus entrance to Breakheart Reservation.. Since then a small building boom has taken place at the entrance. In addition to the lodge, a maple … [Read more...]
Iowa
Many years ago I traveled to Iowa to attend law school at the Univesity of Iowa and have felt a connection to the place ever since. It is an incredibly beautiful place and its residents are remarkably resilient people. This … [Read more...]
Casino Referendum… here we go again…
This just in from Boston.com House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, in a startling departure from previous stances against resort gambling, today decided for the first time to back a November ballot question asking voters whether they support … [Read more...]
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